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NV Nodus Cava Nature

Nodus Cava Nature is light, absolutely dry with no dosage added and cost around $15. It scores 16 Dionysian points on the 20-point scale. Its 12% alcohol, refreshing…

1997 Bernardus Chardonnay

At 13.5% alcohol and scoring 15 points on the Dionysian scale of 20, the 1997 Bernardus Chardonnay from Monterey County was a bit tired. The winery is in…

2013 Naturana Wines Carmenere

Scoring 16 points on the 20-Point Dionysian scale, the 2013 Naturana Wines Carmenere 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%  with 14.5% alcohol was well made. It was bottle number 2300…

2014 Nodus Rosado

The 2014 Nodus Rosado is 12% alcohol {perfect} cost under $12, and scored 16 points on the Dionysian scale of 20. This Rose is is made with  Bobal,…

1974 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

The 1974 Cabernet Sauvignon from Sterling Vineyards, in Napa Valley,  scored 18 points on the Dionysian scale of 20. It cost $15 back then,  had 13% alcohol. It…

Pierre Moncuit Champagne

This RM Champagne Pierre Moncuit Brut , with 12% alcohol, scored 18 Dionysian points out of 20. Tiny bubbles, fresh baked bread, and a medium length aftertaste of toast makes…

1982 Chateau Pichon Lalande

The 1982 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande scored 18+ points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20.  It has 13% alcohol and cost about $50 back…

NV Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial

The 12% alcohol NV Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial scored 15+ points on the Dionysian Scale of 20. It cost under $49. It’s sweet enough to serve with…

2015 Koyle Costa Sauvignon Blanc

Scoring 18 points (Gold Medal) on the 20-point Dionysian Scale, the 2015 KOYLE COSTA Sauvignon Blanc from Colchagua Costa, Chile, is outstanding. Costing about $24 a bottle,  it’s…

2009 Chateau Saint-Valery

The 2009 Saint-Valery  is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.  It has 14% alcohol, but all of Bordeaux is starting to made higher alcohol wines.  ( Not a good thing)…